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British Columbia is home to the second largest foreign-born population in Canada, an ethnocultural nation where one in five citizens are immigrants.
The data was released Wednesday by Statistics Canada based on a National Household Survey conducted in 2011. But the voluntary survey, which replaced the mandatory long-form census, is controversial because some say there are gaps in the data from groups that tend not to respond to voluntary surveys, including aboriginals, new immigrants and low-income families.
In 2011, the survey data show the vast majority — 94.8 per cent — of Canada's foreign-born population lived in Ontario, B.C., Quebec and Alberta.
B.C. had the second largest number of people born outside the country, with 1,191,900 immigrants (or 17.6 per cent), after Ontario, with 3,611,400 immigrants (or 53.3 per cent.)
Most immigrants in B.C. lived in Metro Vancouver and were mainly from Asia, accounting for 40 per cent of the region's total population, up only slightly from 39.6 per cent since the last census in 2006.
It shows municipalities surrounding Vancouver continue to grow more ethnically diverse. In Richmond, 70 per cent of residents reported being a visible minority, as did more than half in Burnaby (59.5 per cent,) Surrey (53 per cent) and Vancouver (52 per cent).
Of all the metropolitan areas in Canada, Vancouver had the highest number of Chinese immigrants (18 per cent) and Korean (2.1 per cent). Abbotsford-Mission had the most South Asians at 19 per cent, while Toronto is second at 15 per cent and Vancouver was third at 11 per cent.
However, since the last census, the province saw a marginal decline in new immigrants, or those who came to Canada between 2006 and 2011, as the number of newcomers increasingly chose to live in other provinces to live such as Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Vancouver received more than 155,100 newcomers, representing 6.8 per cent of the population. Kelowna gained 3,150 new immigrants while 5,935 settled in the Abbotsford-Mission region.
On the question of religion, the data show B.C. has the fewest Christians of any province or territory (44.6 per cent) and the highest number of Sikhs. And, along with the Yukon, it is the only place in Canada where less than half the population is Christian.
B.C. is also the second most non-praying province, with 41.1 per cent saying they have no religious affiliation after Yukon at 49.9 per cent.
Among the G8 countries, Canada had the highest proportion of foreign-born population (20.6 per cent), followed by Germany (13 per cent) and the United States (12.9 per cent).
In total, 1.2 million immigrants came to Canada between 2006 and 2011.
Most are settling in the nation's big cities — Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver — but other cities such as Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina and Ottawa are also seeing their cultural milieu changed by a rising tide of immigration.
During the recent five-year period, the largest share of immigrants to Canada (56.9 per cent) came from Asia and the Middle East — compared to how just 8.5 per cent of immigrants to Canada before 1970 came from that region.
All the while, Canada is experiencing mixed changes on religion. Nearly one-quarter of Canadians (23.9 per cent) had no religious affiliation last year, up from 15 per cent a decade earlier.
That's not to say that religion is dead in Canada. About 22.1 million Canadians (67.3 per cent of the population) are Christians. Roman Catholics are the largest of that group, with 12.7 million Canadians (38.7 per cent) saying they are Catholics.
However, because of immigration patterns, other religions are slowly taking root. Last year, 2.4 million Canadians (7.2 per cent) were either Muslim, Hindu, Sikh or Buddhist — up from 4.9 per cent a decade earlier.
Visible minorities occupy a solid place in our society — 19.1 per cent, compared to 16.2 per cent in 2006.
And as our First Nations people continue to struggle for more prosperity, the data reveal a large proportion of Canada's aboriginals are young people (28 per cent are under the age of 15) — and that many of them are losing their native language and living in lone-parent families or foster care.
Doug Norris, a former senior census official at Statistics Canada who is now chief demographer at Environics Analytics, said in an interview Canada is on track to become a more ethnically diverse country.
He said the shift could impact culture and consumer spending patterns, as children from immigrant families embrace sports such as soccer instead of Canada's beloved hockey, and as grocery stores restock their shelves with new foods sought by immigrants.
It could even raise key questions about societal tolerance for religious faiths at a time of global tension.
"It's the age-old question that people raise about living together," said Norris.
"You see some people come together and embrace diversity, particularly young people, as opposed to an older generation who didn't grow up seeing these cultures. It's still foreign to them.
"So we are going to change. People have different reactions to the change. Some adapt better than others."
Wednesday's survey was the first of three scheduled reports. The other two are expected to be released on June 26 and August 14.
with files from Postmedia News and Chad Skelton


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– There have been discussions about turning Kofi Kingston heel with the idea that he's talented but has been booked in a way where they will never be able to get him over as a babyface without a heel turn and push first.
– A new change in WWE developmental is to give the talents bullet points instead of scripts and teaching them to do promos like they used to be done.
It's been noted that Triple H is far more old school in his thoughts on pro wrestling than Vince McMahon and when he's in full control, we will likely see the storylines evolve back to a more believable and serious approach.
More Details on Triple H Taking Over WWE + Big Backstage News on the WWE Title…
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United Church Says Limits to Freedom of Religion Are Reasonable
Feb 27, 2013, 13:15 ET
TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2013 /CNW/ - In a statement released this afternoon, the Moderator of The United Church of Canada, the Right Rev. Gary Paterson, welcomed today's Supreme Court ruling that says there are limits to freedom of religion when it comes to hate speech.
"Freedom of religion is not absolute," says Paterson. "It does not include the right to engage in religiously motivated hate speech, and it does not extend to conduct that harms or interferes with the rights of others."
Today's court decision, explains Paterson, confirms the position taken by the United Church when it appeared before the Supreme Court in October 2011 as an intervener in the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission versus William Whatcott appeal.
That appeal originated with a human rights complaint that was filed in Saskatchewan against William Whatcott, an activist who was found guilty and fined for distributing anti-gay flyers that he said expressed his religious beliefs about homosexuals. This ruling was later overturned by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal.
For over 30 years the United Church has publicly condemned discrimination against gays and lesbians and has advocated for the inclusion of sexual orientation as a prohibited ground of discrimination in human rights legislation.
The church's long history of commitment to gays and lesbians placed it in a unique position to assist the Supreme Court by bringing different philosophical, religious, social, and moral perspectives from those being offered by other parties.
In its oral presentation to the court the church said, "The United Church strongly supports the robust protection of freedom of religion for all Canadians, including Mr. Whatcott. However, the United Church recognizes the difference between the expression of a religious view—even a controversial and unpopular view—and hate speech. A prohibition on the latter does not prevent anyone from exercising their freedom of religion."
The church argued "that all Canadians, including Mr. Whatcott, have the right to hold whatever beliefs their conscience dictates, no matter how abhorrent those beliefs may be to others. Likewise, all Canadians, including Mr. Whatcott, have the right to engage in public debate and to reasonably express their religious views, including views that are critical of homosexuals and other identifiable groups—provided that the words and expressions used are not so extreme, hateful, and dehumanizing that they cross the line into hate speech."
The United Church also argued that hate speech causes real and lasting harm to its victims and to Canadian society. That harm, said the church, is not reduced or mitigated simply because of a claim that the hate speech was motivated by religion. The harm is the same.
"Hate speech encourages derision, hostility, and abuse of already vulnerable persons, causing them pain, indignity, and loss of self-worth," says Paterson. "It encourages others to share in a hateful and discriminatory point of view, which damages Canadian society and threatens social stability."
SOURCE: United Church of Canada
For further information:
Mary-Frances Denis
Media and Public Relations
The United Church of Canada
Tel: 416-231-7680 ext. 2016
Cell: 416-400-7273
E-mail: [email protected]


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What battle?
Lovie Smith says there will be battles at each position. If so, the punting competition already appears over.
Regular Brad Maynard blasted perfect spirals all day. Contenders Joel Stelly and Filip Filipovic couldn't beat Maynard's worst effort with their best.
Filipovic even dropped a snap.
Ringing in the year
The Bears gave their players NFC Championship rings Thursday night, with receiver Muhsin Muhammad and long-snapper Patrick Mannelly having input into the design.
The rings have a diamond encrusted "C" surrounded by a replica of Soldier Field. It also has each player's name and the Super Bowl logo.
"We like the stuff that shines, catches the light and catches the eyes," Muhammad said. "We like that stuff.
"It's a great accomplishment. There are players in the league who have played 10 to 15 years and never been to the Super Bowl. We can't look at this ring and say it's a failure. In the same sense, we know there's something else bigger out there."
Goodbye to Tank
Lovie Smith said he had "a little contact" with Tank Johnson, the defensive lineman who was released after his arrest this summer for DUI in Arizona.
"It's disappointing when you lose someone who has been part of your team the amount of time Tank was (three). Things happen. That's a chapter in our life that we've closed the page and moved on," Smith said. "I'll always care what happens with Tank, and hopefully he can get a few things straightened out."
Smith also said he doesn't regret the effort the team put in to help Tank. "We make decisions that we think are right at the time," Smith said. "We can't look into the future. You hope things turn out. "We do things the same way. I believed that Tank would make some changes in his life. It didn't work out, but that's how life is sometimes."
Contact staff writer Reed Schreck at 815-987-1381 or email@example.com.
You win the NFC Championship and make it to the Super Bowl, fans have a way of noticing.
A crowd estimated at nearly twice the size of last year's training-camp opener watched the Chicago Bears open its 2007 camp on Friday at Olivet Nazarene University. They gave running back Cedric Benson a louder ovation than maybe any player received walking out to the field last year. They were lined up 30 deep just to get mascot Staley da Bear's autograph.
"There's a lot of excitement," head coach Lovie Smith said of the turnout of perhaps three thousand fans. "We have a lot of great fans. We assumed and hoped they'd come out to training camp for a chance to see what their team would look like."
They liked what they saw. So, too, did Smith and quarterback Rex Grossman.
Smith mentioned first-round pick Greg Olsen, a tight end, and converted corner Devin Hester picking up the offense so impressively. He liked how the defense "ran around well," plus the fact there were no injuries.
"That's the way you want to start off practice," Smith said. "A lot of emotion. I can't wait to see Day 2, 3 and get our pads on see where we really are."
Grossman said it "was not a typical first day" where you shake away rust. "I thought it went great," he said after he connected with a myriad of receivers. "It felt like we came out here and threw the ball and caught the ball well. The running backs, the offensive line, everything was crisp coming out of the huddle.
"It wasn't the typical first day I've been involved with, so that's always a good sign."
Grossman was accurate with most of his passes, the most impressive a 45-yard hookup with Bernard Berrian to beat corner Charles Tillman. He also ran what amounted to a quarterback draw at one point.
Backup Brian Griese wasn't as sharp, being picked off on consecutive throws by Dante Wesley and rookie Trumaine McBride. Griese also fumbled one snap.


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Online Resources
Colorado Department of Agriculture: colorado.gov/ag/animals and click on "Livestock Health"
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment: colorado.gov/cdphe/rabies
US Department of Agriculture: http://aphis.usda.gov/wildlife_damage/oral_rabies/
The Merck Veterinary Manual: http://merckmanuals.com/vet/nervous_system/rabies/overview_of_rabies.html?qt=rabies&alt=sh
A Logan County horse has been euthanized and tested positive for rabies, the Colorado Department of Agriculture announced Monday.
The department is encouraging livestock and pet owners to discuss animal health concerns, including the need for rabies vaccination, with their local veterinarian after the test results confirmed the disease.
"The department would like to stress two very important points," said State Veterinarian, Dr. Keith Roehr. "One — owners should monitor their animals for clinical signs of rabies; and two — local veterinarians are a valuable resource to help producers decide the best course of action to protect their livestock and pets from rabies."
Livestock and pet owners are encouraged to discuss vaccination with their veterinarian for animals that could be exposed to wildlife that carry and could transmit the rabies virus to dogs, cats, horses, small ruminants, llamas, alpacas, and petting zoo animals.
Also on Monday, the Northeast Colorado Health Department announced that a skunk inside Peetz town limits has tested positive for rabies. The skunk, which was found on April 17, was observed inside a dog run in town. The dog, which had been sprayed by the skunk, had previously been vaccinated, will receive two boosters, and was placed on 90-day home quarantine. The test results on the skunk came back the same day as the rabid horse, which was also from the Peetz area.
This is the latest of several skunks to be discovered in populated areas in northeast Colorado since the beginning of the year.
"The fact that we're seeing rabid animals in populated areas presents an increased threat to public health," said Dr. Tony Cappello, NCHD's public health director. "Anytime a disease enters an area with a larger population there is a significant increase in the possibility of human exposure."
Rabies is a viral disease infecting the brain and central nervous system. The clinical appearance of rabies typically falls into two types: "aggressive" and "dumb." Aggressive rabies symptoms include combativeness and violent behavior and sensitivity to touch and other kinds of stimulation. There is also a "dumb" form of the disease in which the animal is lethargic, weak in one or more limbs, and unable to raise its head or make sounds because its throat and neck muscles are paralyzed.
Rabies can be passed from animals to humans. Rabies is spread primarily through the bite of rabid animals, resulting in the spread of the disease through their infected saliva. Rabies also can be spread when saliva from an infected animal gets into open wounds, cuts or enters through membranes of the eyes, nose or mouth. No cure exists for rabies once symptoms appear although there is a vaccine to prevent the infection.
According to Dr. Cappello there has been a big increase in the number of rabid skunks since the beginning of the year. With that kind of an increase, the worry is the virus will cross over into other species, including foxes, coyotes, raccoons, and especially feral cats.
"A rabies vaccination for your pets offers the best protection and is easy and affordable to obtain from your veterinarian," said Dr. Cappello. "This is a very logical alternative to a family member having to receive post-exposure prophylaxis which is quite expensive and involves a series shots."
Dr. Cappello stressed that in order for a rabies vaccination to be recognized under state statute, it must be administered by a licensed veterinarian. Vaccinations given by pet owners are not considered adequate if there is a suspected or confirmed rabies exposure. The recommended course of action for non-vaccinated pets in this instance is euthanasia.
If you witness a suspected rabid skunk or other wild animal contact the sherrif's office or local police in your area. To prevent possible exposure to rabies, health experts warn residents to keep their pets' vaccinations up-to-date; leave wildlife alone, do not take in stray animals, especially feral cats, and if they suspect a family member or pet has been bitten or scratched, contact a medical provider or local veterinarian immediately.
"Animal owners need to primarily look for any dramatic behavioral changes. That is typically one of the hallmark signs that the animal may be suffering from rabies," said Roehr.
Examples of unusual behavior include: wild mammals that show no fear of people and pets; nocturnal animals that are active in daylight; and bats found on the ground, in swimming pools or that have been caught by a pet. Rabid carnivores, such as skunks, foxes, bobcats, coyotes, dogs and cats, may become aggressive and may attempt to bite people, pets and livestock.
For more information on rabies contact NCHD at (970) 522-3741, or visit nchd.org. For information on rabies vaccinations, contact your local veterinarian.
Contact Journal-Advocate managing editor Sara Waite at 970-526-9310 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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The GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe.
THE GOOD: Carl Crawford. CC was 4-5 and stole a base. It was the fourth 4-hit game of the season for Crawford. He is now hitting .321 with a .376 OBP. Both would be career-highs…Ben Zobrist. Zorilla hit his 4th home run in the last 11 games and is hitting .356/.405/.525 in May…Evan Longoria. Dirtbag stole his 10th base and is now on pace to go 30-30 this year. He is also 26-28 for his career in stolen bases. One of the times he was caught was a pick-off.
THE BAD: James Shields. As Shields' changeup goes, so goes the Rays when he starts. He threw his changeup 23 times yesterday and did not get a single swinging strike. In fact, he only had 5 swinging strikes on the day. Compare that to his last start versus the Red Sox in which he worked 8 innings and allowed 2 runs on 4 hits. In that game he had 4 swinging strikes on the changeup. The difference? Yesterday he was throwing the pitch a little slower (81.5 vs 82.6 mph) and as a result, the pitch had less vertical break (3.3 vs 4.6 inches). Or compare that to his May 15th start versus the Mariners in which he struck out 10. In that game, Shields had 9 swinging strikes on the changeup. His velocity (82.6) and vertical break (4.9) again showed where that pitch should be and where it wasn't yesterday.
THE TELLING: Jason Bartlett was out of the lineup with a sore hamstring. He is not expected to play today either and is considered day-to-day…Willy Aybar made just his third start at DH versus a right-hander…As we mentioned previously, the Rays will wear a white cap today with the "TB" in stars and stripes.
WHERE THEY STAND: The Rays are 34-17, 3.5 games in front of the Yankees in the East and 4.5 games ahead of the Blue Jays in the Wild Card. After 51 games in 2008, the Rays were 31-20.
- Matt Joyce has 8 games remaining on his rehab assignment and the Rays say he will play those games in Charlotte. After that is still undecided. [St. Pete Times]
- Joe Maddon on the Rays version of the safety squeeze: "We've stumbled onto a few things with it…They are [Don Zimmer's] ideas presented to us, and we've been able to morph it a little bit"…As we said previously, it is more aggressive than a traditional safety squeeze but it is not a full-fledged suicide squeeze. [St. Pete Times]
- James Shields talks about his poor outing (video). [The Heater]
- James Shields was not very happy Jayson Nix was "pimping the home run" that he hit off Shields. [Chicago Breaking Sports]
- John Romano says sending Dioner Navarro to triple-A might be the "slap in the face he needs," and calls it "a matter of doing what's best for the organization." [St. Pete Times]
- Check out "The Rundown" from Rays Prospects for boxscores and more detailed recaps. [Rays Prospects]
- DURHAM: 7 more shutout innings for Jeremy Hellickson who improved to 8-2 with a 2.49 ERA. He struck out 7 and walked none, improving his season totals to 67 and 12. That's a 5.6 strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.0 is good)…Elliot Johnson hit a pair of home runs and had three hits…Chris Richard and Jose Lobaton also homered.
- MONTGOMERY: (postponed)
- CHARLOTTE: In game 1, Shane Dyer allowed 2 unearned runs in 6 innings with 5 strikeouts and no walks. He is now 2-1 with a 1.50 ERA in 3 starts since his promotion…In game 2, Nick Barnese allowed 3 runs (1 earned) in 5 innings. He struck out 7 and walked 4…Tim Beckham was 1-6 with a walk and 3 strikeouts in the double-header…Matt Joyce was 3-3 with a walk in the night-cap. He is 11-29 (.379) during his rehab stint with 5 doubles and 2 home runs.
- BOWLING GREEN: Jason McEachern threw 6 shutout innings with 5 Ks and 4 walks…Chris Murrill was 2-4 with his 19th stolen base. He is hitting .322.


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The word SWAG is so over.
From deodorant commercials to the new Swag Wagon commercial from Toyota, this word has been over used! Swag has become mainstream.
You can turn your swag on, turn it up, and swag surf! omg give me a break.
Swag has become the new Bling Bling lol and I am officially retiring it....
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Good News/Bad News: The Last of Rittenhouse Single Barrel Rye
Rye enthusiasts are once again asked to take the bad with the good as Heaven Hill releases the next installment of its super-aged Rittenhouse Very Rare Single-Barrel Straight Rye Whisky in October. The new issue offers the unusual opportunity to drink 25-year-old rye, but it's the last chance.
The 3,000 bottles that will be issued represent the end of the successful one-off brand extensions, which included a 21- and 23-year-old within the past three years.
With this news also comes the announcement that Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond, a longtime company stalwart that has recently garnered plaudits, is going on strict allocation. When it was named North American Whiskey of the Year and Best Buy of the Year in separate whiskey competitions, the rye, at around $20 a bottle, quickly became recognized as top values. Most of the stock is now being relegated to the New York City and California markets.
Straight Rye whiskey is a category which had lost significant market share, beginning with Prohibition, but which has been on a tear in the last decade as whiskey fans and cocktail builders have recognized its charms. Rye distillers have responded with a stream of high-quality releases even as the overall supply of rye is less than robust. Because some of the top-quality rye is older than 10 years, it would have been difficult for producers to predict a demand for it more than a decade ago and have large quantities on hand for consumption today. Such highly aged brands as the 12-year-old Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye have been on allocations for years.
That the Rittenhouse Very Rare collection ever came to be was a result of serendipity. The original lot of 95 barrels was intended for a private-label customer of Heaven Hill. The company was aging the whiskey for the customer, which failed to call for it until it was far beyond the intended age. When the rye neared the unusual age of 21 years, Heaven Hill approached the whiskey's owner and offered to buy it back. In 2006, it released the Rittenhouse Very Rare 21-Year-Old Straight Rye Whisky.
Parker Beam, the Heaven Hill master distiller, says that the whiskey was able to age so long because of its location on the first floor of Rickhouse 00, where the temperatures are lower than on higher floors. Still the rye produced has been extremely spicy.
The 100-proof whiskey ($190, 750 milliliters) is released without chill filtering, a process which is used to keep organic residue from clouding. The process is done for cosmetic reasons, but opinions differ over whether it removes flavor from whiskey. The rye is also a single-barrel whiskey, meaning that it is not the product of mixing several barrels, which is typically done to achieve consistency.
The taste of the 25-year-old whiskey is predictably full-bodied, although the extra two years aging over the 23-year-old has not caused it to become overly woody or tannic as might be the expectation. It may even have mellowed somewhat after the two previous releases, which were spice bombs.
The Rittenhouse Rye Bottled in Bond is the descendant of a brand originally made in Pennsylvania, which, with Maryland, was the original home of rye. Like most ryes, it is now made in Kentucky by a Bourbon manufacturer. "Bottled in Bond" is a legal designation that among other things means it is at least 100 proof and four years old. The company also makes an 80-proof Rittenhouse as well as Pikeville and Stephen Foster ryes.
Rittenhouse Very Rare 25-Year-Old Single Barrel Rye, Barrel #1 Produced 10/11/1984
APPEARANCE: It's a dark amber whiskey with the slight cloudiness associated with the lack of chill filtering. It gives up its legs very, very slowly in shapely tears.
NOSE: After an initial blast of spice, becomes redolent of much candy with licorice and maple.
PALATE: Comes out with a sharp tang of spice and Stilton cheese, then turns very sweet, very quickly. The taste of a licorice Necco wafer settles on the middle of the tongue, and then come maple, vanilla, caramel and toast.
FINISH: Extremely long finish, as the candy and maple of the palate seem to last forever. A quarter of an hour later come graham cracker and honey notes.
Rittenhouse Rye Bottled in Bond 100 proof
APPEARANCE: Deep amber color with thick legs
NOSE: As well as being spicy, smells of vanilla, apple and maple.
PALATE: Hugely spicy and slightly rough to start, but is quickly rounded out by vanilla around the edges. Some apple, maple and orange.
FINISH: Gets even rounder and smoother on the complex finish of nuts, caramel, vanilla, apple and toast.


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The name of last week's hood scoop, the Plymouth Air Grabber, reminded us of the "Dual Dome" scoops that Ford put on the 1971 and 1972 Maverick Grabbers.
What great-looking scoops, and who would have expected them on such a cheap car? The Grabber package was available on the Maverick two-doors; in addition to the Dual Domes, Grabber buyers got a 210-horsepower 302. That didn't sound like much, but keep in mind that the car only weighed 2,700 pounds- check the option box for the 4-speed manual and you'd give those 3,000-pound-plus Mustangs a hard time. Of course, by 1975 the Grabber had become completely Malaise-ified, and the Dual Domes were gone by the first Malaise year of 1973.
We're itching to do a European hood scoop for next week. Any suggestions?
Image sources: Flickr, Mustangs And More


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The principality of Monaco or the city-state Monaco [4] lies in between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea, bounded by the French Riviera to the west and the Italian Riviera to the east.
This is the second smallest independent state in the world (after the Vatican) and is almost entirely urban. Monte Carlo is not the capital of Monaco but a government district. The country is divided into four areas: Monaco-Ville (the old city), the Condamine (port quarter), Monte-Carlo (business and recreation), and Fontvieille (recreation and light industry). With no natural resources to exploit other than its location and climate, the principality has become a resort for tourists and a tax haven for businesses. Monaco is six times the size of the Vatican and still remains the world's most densely populated independent country.
Get in
By plane
The nearest airport is the Nice Côte-d'Azur International [5], which is around 40 kilometers (24.85 miles) away from the city-centre in neighboring France. It operates daily flights to nearly all of Europe's main cities, such as London and Paris. There are regular Rapide Cote D'Azur [6] buses connecting Monte Carlo with both the terminals at Nice Cote-D'Azur airport, and taxis are always available outside the terminal buildings - although make sure a fee is agreed in advance or the meter is indeed switched on at the start of the journey, as shady French taxi drivers are notorious for charging tourists whatever they see fit.
By helicopter
Heli-Air Monaco [7] also operates helicopter services between Nice and Monte Carlo. After collecting your luggage at the Nice airport, you go to the helicopter service waiting area. The helicopter ground crew takes you and your luggage from the Nice airport to the Nice heliport, on the other side of the airport, by van. The flight along the coast is beautiful, and you land right at the water's edge at the Monaco heliport, where a car service takes you directly to your hotel. Other than arriving by yacht, this is the best way for the international traveler to enter Monaco. Rates vary seasonally, in the range of €100-€300. They spike up to €700 or more, however, during the Cannes Film Festival, usually held in late May.
By train
The Monaco-Monte Carlo station has good service to most of neighboring France and Italy. There are 2-4 services per hour to Nice, Cannes, Menton and Ventimiglia (Italy). Most international trains will stop, such as the 'Ligure' which links Marseilles and Milan, the 'train bleu' which operates between Paris and Ventimiglia, and the famous high-speed TGV which runs between Nice and Paris [8]. A TGV train between Paris and Monte Carlo takes around 6 and a half hours. The station also has some links to other towns in the principality. Be aware that there's no left-luggage in the train station nor in the rest of Monaco. There's a law in Monaco forbidding leaving bags etc. in any place.
For further information like price and times visit Trenitalia [9]
By car
Monaco is easily accessed by its land borders from France or Italy by a network of highways, most commonly used of which is the A8 which runs west from Monte Carlo to Nice and Marseilles, and east towards the Italian border.
Between Nice and Monaco, there are also three more scenic roads: the Basse Corniche (Low Coast-Road - Highway 98), along the sea, the Moyenne Corniche (Middle Coast Road - Highway 7), going through Eze-Village, and the Grande Corniche (Great Coast Road), going through La Turbie and Col d'Eze (Eze Pass). All are pretty drives offering spectacular views over the Coast line. For an extra-special treat, rent a convertible sports car from the many airport rental services and take in the French Riviera in style.
Taxi trips to and from Nice are also affordable.
By bus
There is no bus station in Monte Carlo. Instead, international buses stop at various points throughout the city. Regular buses, run by Rapide Cote D'Azur [10], connect Monte Carlo with Nice and other French destinations. Services run regularly to many major French towns and cities. Route 100 leaves every 15 minutes from the central bus station (Gare Routière) in Nice and costs €1. An express shuttle, route 110, links the Nice Côte d'Azur Airoport and the principality. A bus leaves every half hour and a single ticket costs €18.00 (6/2009). €28.50 round-trip (9/2009) with stops near all major hotels throughout Monaco, not just Monte Carlo.
By boat
Monaco's two ports are no strangers to private yachts. Port Hercule is exceptionally beautiful and offers mooring and anchoring possibilities for up to five hundred vessels, some of which are extremely large and elegant (in fact, many tourists often take time out of their day to simply have a drink by the water and admire the fantastic super yachts). This port also serves as an embarkation port and port-of-call for cruises, so small cruise ships can often be spotted sailing in or out of the marina, larger ones moored offshore. The Port of Fontvieille, integrated into the new district, can receive as many as 60 vessels of at least 30 meters in length.
At close proximity, the Port of Cap d'Ail is also a choice destination for pleasure-boats.
Get around
By foot
Walking is by far the best way to get around Monaco; however, there are some areas, such as the Exotic Gardens, that require a large change in elevation and therefore make for rather strenuous hikes. There are also seven public escalators and elevators (all free) that help negotiate the steep slopes of the city. If you find yourself afoot and wanting to reach the opposite bank of Port Hercule, look for the small pedestrian-only ferry that runs each 20 minutes or so during daylight; it costs only one Euro.
By bus
Monaco has an urban bus service, operated by the Compagnie des Autobus Monaco [11], through the city's five bus routes (labeled 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6) which serves 143 stops. Each stop has the bus number(s) that stop there, and most stops feature a real-time display showing waiting times for the next service. Each stop has a name and a network map. The service usually starts at around 6 in the morning and runs right through until about 9 o'clock at night. Tickets can be purchased on board the buses themselves or at many news vendors and shops throughout the city - often it will be advertised as to where you can do this. A daily pass allows you to use the buses all day for €3 (9/2009) and can also be purchased onboard the bus. A night bus service operates in a circular route from 22.00 until 04.00.
By motor scooter
You can easily rent a motor scooter in Nice and take a short trip east along the sea into Monaco. The views are beautiful and the ride is fun along the twisty seaside road. There are plenty of places to park for free. Theft is not a concern, as there are cameras throughout and police everywhere.
By bicycle
It is possible to hire a bicycle from the Auto-Moto-Garage on the Rue de Millo.
By car
Private cars are singularly useless for getting around Monaco, as you'll spend more time trying to park than if you walked or took a taxi instead. Taxis can be hailed on the streets and there are two main taxi stands open around the clock at the Avenue de Monte Carlo and the railway station, although it is always best to agree a fee beforehand or make sure the meter is running. Most hotels will provide courtesy drivers to points of interest, such as the Palace and casino.
International car hire companies do have offices at the airport in Nice and also in Monte Carlo city. These include Avis, Gare Monte Carlo, Europcar and Hertz - drivers must have held a national driving license for at least one year and it is usually requested that the cost is paid for with the driver's credit card. Driving in the city center can be intimidating in Monte Carlo with heavy traffic - however, it is often worth this to drive alongside the more expensive vehicles in the city!
Languages: French (official), Italian, English and Monegasque.
The principality of Monaco offers a great balance of historical and modern attractions. There are various museums and palaces to visit as well as shopping malls and casinos. Monaco also offers relaxation spots along the harbor and even around the attractions. It is relatively easy to navigate Monte Carlo and Monaco if you take the time to learn where the various "short cuts" are. City maps are generally available at most news vendor stands and shops for a small fee.
Monaco has the euro (€) as its sole currency along with 24 other countries that use this common European money. These 24 countries are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain (official euro members which are all European Union member states) as well as Andorra, Kosovo, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino and the Vatican which use it without having a say in eurozone affairs and without being European Union members. Together, these countries have a population of more than 330 million.
One euro is divided into 100 cents. While each official euro member (as well as Monaco, San Marino and Vatican) issues its own coins with a unique obverse, the reverse, as well as all bank notes, look the same throughout the eurozone. Every coin is legal tender in any of the eurozone countries.
For a more cultured take on shopping in Monte Carlo, try the Condamine Market. The market, which can be found in the Place d'Armes, has been in existence since 1880 and is lively and attractive - many hours can be spent simply wandering around, bargaining for souvenirs from the many tiny shops, boutiques and friendly locals. If however, your shopping tastes are more modern, just take a short walk along the esplanade to the rue Princess Caroline pedestrian mall.
The Fontvieille Shopping Centre is also a more "normal" shopping experience with 36 shops selling electronic goods, CDs, furniture, and clothes as well as a Carrefour supermarket and McDonald's. The tourist office also issues a useful free shopping guide to the city.
Some stores to browse or buy:
How to go wrong? Food in Monaco is universally excellent. There are many fine restaurants, beginning with the Cafe de Paris across the street from the casino, to the waterfront restaurants along the Port de Fontvieille. During the winter months, you will find the restaurants to be decently priced--for Monaco. Bouillabaisse is excellent here.
There are a huge variety of other restaurants and cafés in the city with a moderate price tag and excellent food. There are a few simple cafés along the marina-side, more like beach bars than anything else, that serve simple meals such as pizza, salads and hotdogs throughout the day. These can be excellent for simply sitting back during the hot midday with a cold beer or glass of wine, a snack to recharge your batteries from exploring the city, and the gentle lapping of the Mediterranean (and often the roar of supercars) in your ears. Most of these restaurants are equipped with water-misters in the ceilings that gently cool and refresh the clientele.
Somewhere in between these two dining experiences comes the world-famous Café de Paris, just outside the Casino. Tourists and locals alike can often be found during the afternoon and all through the night laughing, drinking, and eating some fabulous (but verging on expensive) meals. It is definitely a must-go during your stay in Monte Carlo, even if it is just for a snack in the afternoon - it is well worth it. A new favorite in Monaco is Beefbar located in the Port of La Condamine, they serve excellent meat.
Dining in Monaco can be a very sobering experience to whomever is paying the bill. Perhaps the most exclusive and famous restaurants in the city are the Louis XV Restaurant and the Le Grill de L'Hotel de Paris, both centered on the very exclusive Hotel de Paris. You are more than likely to be seated next to a member of the rich and famous, and the gourmet food is simply out-of-this-world - however, these experiences come with a rather hefty price tag!
Champagne has the status of a national beverage in Monaco. A single glass can cost as much as €40 at a fashionable restaurant!
If you're on a budget, Monaco is not the best place to be. For example, a two star hotel without breakfast and bathroom will cost around €60 per person. A better option is to stay in one of the many towns outside of Monaco, for example Ventimiglia, which is a sea-side town situated on the French-Italian border on the Italian side. Nice is only 1/2 hour away from Monaco and it's very cheap to use the frequent trains. During the winter season, a comfortable two star hotel will only cost you about €20 a person.
The Monaco Tourism center staff will also sit down and make phone calls to assist walk-ins in finding accomodation. Even if you ask for "cheap" lodging.
If you are seeking a career aboard one of the many superyachts in Monaco a good place to register and start looking is Crew Central [13]
In many ways, the Respect section of the France page can detail how to be respectful toward the Monegasque population, but it should be noted that Monaco is a separate nation and it would be very insulting to casually conflate the two. Keep in mind that Monaco's population retain their own history, their own culture, and their own lifestyle. With that in mind, everyone is approachable, happy to chat with you and globally simply kind. Directions or other help are only a smile and a question away.
Stay safe
Monaco is a very safe, crime-free location, with a strong police presence. Every public space is blanketed with cameras and any kind of disorder may produce an immediate reaction and the attendance of many officers.
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There's an old saying, if a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
The old cliche could be applied to the case of Renato Gomes Da Rocha, a 48-year-old Brazilian national who disappeared from the Island without a trace almost 18 months ago. On an Island where instances of missing persons are rare, the case of Mr. Da Rocha has largely remained under the radar of public attention, despite evidence that Mr. Da Rocha may have been the victim of foul play.
Police believe a roommate of Mr. Da Rocha stole money from his bank account after he went missing and then fled to Brazil. Police have been reluctant to call this person, Daglio Alberto Pinto, a suspect in a murder, but have called him a person of interest in their investigation.
Back in April, a partially decomposed corpse washed ashore in Edgartown harbor which matched a general description of Mr. Da Rocha. A month later, a spokesman for the state medical examiner's office confirmed the body was the victim of homicide, although the Cape and Island district attorney's office later said they were unable to confirm the cause of death.
Meanwhile, the medical examiner's office has yet to identify the body, a full five months after it was recovered.
It all begs the question: if a Brazilian goes missing or is murdered on the Vineyard, does anyone really notice?
With Mr. Da Rocha's family back in Brazil, there has been nobody here to voice outrage and despair over his disappearance. There have been no candlelight vigils, no public demands for justice, no offers of reward.
While the 2002 murder of Christa Worthington in Truro and the 2004 murder of Elizabeth Lochtefeld on Nantucket made national headlines, the case of Mr. Da Rocha has gone largely unnoticed by the media save for several stories in this newspaper.
The stories of Ms. Worthington and Ms. Lochtefeld made better headlines than the disappearance of a carpenter from Brazil. Ms. Worthington was a glamorous former fashion writer whose murder was the subject of several books and features on national programs like 48 Hours on CBS. Ms. Lochtefeld was a New Yorker who sold her share in a multi-million dollar consulting firm; her murder by a former Wall Street executive warranted daily coverage from Court TV to CNBC.
But the story of Mr. Da Rocha has warranted not even a fraction of that attention. That may be because there has been little to report — no arrests have been made and no murder weapons have been found.
Nobody is suggesting that police and prosecutors aren't pursuing this case with due diligence. On the contrary, investigators have diligently tracked every lead and followed every clue. Just this week, state police said DNA samples had been collected that could finally identify the recovered body, and a break in the investigation may be right around the corner.
But there is still something peculiar when a case of a missing person surrounded by so much evidence of foul play barely manages to stir up any public interest or attention.
Whether it is a product of a cultural divide or even a media bias, it seems the proverbial tree has fallen in the forest and no one has cared to listen. There is little doubt the disappearance of a college student from Boston or an artist from New York on the Vineyard under such conspicuous circumstances would make regional if not national headlines.
The newspaper profession is often criticized for sensationalizing stories to sell newspapers, but there is something wrong with the lack of sensational coverage surrounding the disappearance of Mr. Da Rocha. It seems that anyone who goes missing for over a year should warrant some public attention or media scrutiny.
And that standard should apply to everyone, whether they hail from Manhattan, New York or Espirito Santo, Brazil.


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Philotheos (Zervakos) of Paros
Blessed Elder Archimandite Philotheos Zervakos (1884-1980), is a 20th century Greek Orthodox saint.
Blessed Elder Archimandrite Philotheos (Zervakos) was born in the village of Pakia in Sparti, Greece in the year 1884 in the small village of Pakia,the Peloponese called Pakia and was given the name of Constantine at his Holy Baptism. From childhood he demonstrated an exceptional love for God.
In 1912, April 22, Father Philotheos was ordained to the priesthood by the Metropolitan Gabriel of Trifilia and Olympia. In 1924, he made an extensive pilgrimage to the Holy land and Egypt. This is all described in his book published in 1925 "Great and Wondrous Pilgrimages to Palestine and Sinai".
In 1930, Elder Ierotheos reposed and Father Philotheos succeeded him as abbot of Longovarda. At this stage, Father Philotheos had the reputation of a Saint. In 1934, he makes another pilgrimage, this time to Constantinople. He founds the convent of the Theotokos Myrtidiotissa (The Virgin of the Myrtle Tree) in Paros.
In 1976 he writes a well known Apologetic addressed to Archimandrite Cyprian [1], Holy Monastery of Panagia Myrtidiotissa.
In 1980 the blessed Elder Philotheos dies on the morning of May 8. His funeral was conducted by Archimandrite Dionysios of Simonopetra Monastery of Mt Athos. His relics were laid to rest at the convent in Paros, in a place that he chose beside the chapel dedicated to his spiritual mentor, Saint Nexktarios of Aegina November 9.
He is classified as a Modern Orthodox Saint in the Greek Orthodox Church.
- ↑ 1. The most reverend Cyprian, Dr. Theol., is the Metropolitan of Oropos and Fili and President of the Holy Synod in Resistance, Orthodox Church of Greece. He is the spiritual son of the renowned Elder Philotheos.
Known Relationships
- Saint Nectarios of Aegina, 1846 - 1920.
- Saint 'Papa' Nicholas (Planas) of Athens, 1851 - 1932.
- Blessed Papa Dimitri Gagastathis, 1902 - 1975.
External Sources
- The Blessed Elder Philotheos Zervakos by S Kementzentzidis, trans, by Palis and Chalice, Thessaloniki 1986.
- Blessed Elder Philotheos Zervakos by C. Cavarnos, Institute for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, Belmont MA 1993


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Apple to Unveil iPad 3 Next Week [UPDATED]
UPDATE, 12:10 p.m. ET: Apple has sent invitations to the event, which will be March 7 in San Francisco.
According to CNBC, Apple will reveal the iPad 3 at an event next week
in New York City.
Sources reportedly told CNBC that the next-generation iPad will be a quad-core iPad 3 with 4G LTE. So far those are all the details available — CNBC has yet to do more than tweet that information.
The Loop's Jim Dalrymple tweets that CNBC is wrong on the location. Dalrymple has an impeccable track record for correctly reporting Apple events and locations, so we wouldn't bet against him.
ALERT: Quad-Core iPad 3 with 4G LTE to be unveiled in New York next week. -Sources
— CNBC (@CNBC) February 28, 2012
CNBC's @jonfortt reports Apple product launch slated for next week & key location will be NYC. (1/2)
— CNBC (@CNBC) February 28, 2012
Clarification to earlier tweet: iMore blog reports Apple to unveil quad-core iPad 3 with 4G LTE next week. (2/2)
— CNBC (@CNBC) February 28, 2012
For more iPad 3 speculation, check out the slideshow below, which shows images of what could be the next-gen iPad.
Is This the Inside of the iPad 3?
Christina Warren contributed to this report.
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How to Manage Dietary Sugar During the Holidays
By Michael A. Smith, MD
Diabetes has rapidly emerged as a leading culprit in the epidemic of heart disease that is sweeping the country, and it's also a leading cause of amputation and blindness among adults.
The holidays don't help much either. It seems that our collective obsession with sugar actually gets worse this time of the year — if that's even possible.
Pumpkin pies, cookies, cakes, chocolates — all of them affect how we process and metabolize sugar. Here are two things that happen when we suddenly overwhelm our systems with dietary sugar:
- Your cells become resistant to insulin and blood sugar rises.
- Your liver over-expresses an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphatase.
Excess Sugar Decreases Insulin SensitivityInsulin is responsible for removing sugar from the blood and transporting it inside the cells. However, as dietary sugar increases, so does the production of insulin. And too much insulin causes your cells and tissues to resist it.
The good news is that there are ways to improve insulin sensitivity. Here are three of them:
1. Exercise: The most metabolically active tissue is muscle. Toned muscle cells require a large amount of sugar for energy and are naturally sensitive to insulin. Resistance band exercises are the quickest way to tone muscle.
2. Lipoic Acid: This unique antioxidant plays a significant role in protecting against metabolic syndrome, which is a constellation of symptoms that often precedes full-blown diabetes. It reduces blood pressure, improves lipid profiles, weight, and insulin sensitivity.1,2
3. Green Tea: Drink it as much as you can. And when you can't drink anymore, take a green tea supplement. Camellia sinensis (the plant that gives us tea) is loaded with epicatechin, catechin, gallocatechin, and epigallocatechin, which are powerful antioxidants. In particular, the epigallocatechins may have a role in preventing diabetes.3
If you follow the suggestions above, your insulin will function more effectively, which is a good start. But now we need to correct the liver's over-expression of glucose-6-phosphatase — a powerful, sugar-creating enzyme.
Sugar Increases Glucose-6-Phosphatase ActivityGlucose-6-phosphatase is the last enzyme in a series of reactions that create blood sugar. This enzyme keeps blood sugar from dropping too low during exercise and between meals. This is how it happens:
- Eating sugar releases insulin and inhibits glucose-6-phosphatase.
- Insulin drives the sugar into the cells and blood sugar begins to drop.
- A couple of hours after eating (or during exercise), blood sugar reaches a low. So a second hormone, glucagon, activates glucose-6-phosphatase. By activating the sugar-creating enzyme, the liver is able to provide a constant supply of energy.
So how then can we inhibit glucose-6-phosphatase? This is where coffee comes in. That's right, coffee! Green coffee beans contain chlorogenic acid which actually inhibits glucose-6-phosphatase4. Chlorogenic acid has been shown to lower blood sugar and prevent high sugar spikes after a carb-heavy meal5.
Drinking coffee is good. But to get the right amount of chlorogenic acid, you'll have to drink a lot of coffee. This is where supplements come into play. A green coffee bean extract of 200 to 400 mg that's standardized to 50% chlorogenic acid will do the trick quite nicely.
'Tis the Season for Good JudgmentNow that we've covered exercising, drinking green tea, and taking a green coffee extract containing chlorogenic acid, you and your body should be a little better prepared for the imminent holiday sugar assault.
Of course, exercising some self-control should be your first line of defense, as always. Remember: Those New Year's resolutions are just around corner!
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- Nagendran MV. Effect of Green Coffee Bean Extract (GCE), High in Chlorogenic Acids, on Glucose Metabolism. Poster presentation number: 45-LB-P. Obesity 2011, the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society. Orlando, Florida. October 1-5, 2011.


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Willow Smith has been feeling sh-tty. And she`s sharing it on Twitter:
This day has been horrific... #wishlifewaseasy
I am regular person.... For forget that... Nobody has a PICTURE PERFECT life... I am still just a child...
Not surprisingly, everyone is now assuming that her melancholy is to do with her parents, given all the speculation around the status of the Will and Jada relationship which, let me remind you, was first perpetuated by In Touch, or some other equally unreliable tabloid.
Willow took to Twitter again then to deny that her messages had anything to do with her family:
Omg, stop it already! I'm not allowed to have a bad day? This has nothing to do with my parents! Geez!
Willow is 11. Does the drama start at 11? I'm too old to remember. But I do know that eventually the teen spirit does arrive with all its highs and lows, magnified to hysterical proportions by hormones and self absorption. Back in my day, teen angst was shared over the phone, over the antique that is now called a land line, during marathon conversations with best friends or on weekend sleepovers, lamenting the return of Monday and all the uncertainty that a new school week presents. These revelations were exchanged furtively. The inadvertent publication of them would be considered a mortifying experience.
But now, now the teen journal is Twitter. Or Facebook. Or text message. No feeling is too private for broadcast. And yet, despite the advances in communication, communicating, at least properly, is becoming a lost skill. How can someone truly understand you when they can't see your body language, how you shirk when recalling a specific memory, how your eyes shift when you talk about someone you claim you don't care about, how you exhale whenever a particular person's name comes up?
Duana just added while I was reading this back to her that this is their definition of "normal". My definition of it then, what I just described in relation to communicate, and how we relate to each other, is antiquated. What are the effects of this new "normal"? The new normal is such that when Willow feels sad in the middle of the night, she shares it with her Twitter followers, and these, in the new "normal" are her friends, the equivalent of mine, over the land line, back in 1985.
It's lonely enough being a teen. I suspect it could be even more so as a famous teen. And then on top of that, without the properly fulfilling outlets to try to alleviate that loneliness, while I don't blame you for rolling your eyes over what the plight of Willow Smith, of all people, could possibly be, at the same time, I also don't doubt that it must be tremendously confusing to be in her position, during such formative years, to have to find herself in these times, and with her peculiar set of circumstances.
Willow Smith is sad
Willow Smith has been feeling sh-tty. And she`s sharing it on Twitter:


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News & Notes: Game 69
Friday, June 17, 2011 (7:15 p.m.) – Harbor Park
Radio: WWKB AM 1520, WGR Sportsradio 550AM, bisons.com
Buffalo Bisons (28-40, T5th(-14.0), North)
LHP Mark Cohoon (1-2, 10.20)
Norfolk Tides (25-41, 4th(-11.0), South)
RHP Rick VandenHurk (3-7, 5.21)
TODAY'S GAME: Tonight, the Bisons take on the Norfolk Tides in the second game of a four-game series from Harbor Park (7:15 p.m.). The Herd struck first in the series thanks to last night's 7-4 win to open up an eight-game roadtrip. The Bisons will travel to Durham for four games against the Bulls, June 20-23.
VS. THE TIDES: The Bisons are 1-0 against the Tides this year and have now won 10 of their last 13 games against Norfolk. Buffalo has been especially good at Harbor Park with a 36-17 record in 53 games at the Tides' home. Dating back to 2009, Buffalo has won six of its last eight games in Norfolk.
ON THE BUMP: LHP MARK COHOON gets the start tonight, his fourth outing with the Bisons. The Triple-A rookie has worked five innings in all three of his starts but has lost his last two games. A week ago tonight, Cohoon allowed six runs in five innings in a 12-6 loss to Indianapolis at Coca-Cola Field. The southpaw was 1-3 with a 3.81ERA in nine starts at Double-A.
HUGE RETURN: INF ZACH LUTZ has been on fire since returning from the disabled list on June 10. The infielder has averaged .417 (10-24) with three doubles, three RBI and four runs scored in six games. In 19 total games this season, Lutz has posted a .419 on-base percentage and a .954 OPS. Lutz missed 44 games with a right hamstring strain and a left ring finger injury.
GET FIGGY WITH IT: INF LUIS FIGUEROA continues to pound the baseball. He reached base three more times last night, including his first home run of the season. Figueroa's 11-game hit streak includes a .405 batting average (15-27) and 12 walks. On the season, Figueroa has 38 hits and 19 walks in only 33 games, good for a .430 on-base percentage.
BISONS BITS: INF MICHAEL FISHER brings a 10-game hit streak into tonight's game. The Triple-A rookie has averaged .300 (12-40) since June 6…Last night's contest was the third start in which INF VALENTINO PASCUCCI reached base in each plate appearance. He was also 2-2 with three walks on May 19 in Indy and 3-3 with two walks on June 1 in Charlotte…The Bisons set season highs with six doubles and seven extra-base hits in last night's win.
METS UPDATE: The Mets (34-35) lost in 10 innings to the Braves last night, 9-8. New York still took two of three from their division rivals. INF JOSE REYES had three more hits and is now hitting .348 to lead the National League by 13 points. Interleague play returns tonight as the Mets host the Angles at Citi Field at 7:10 p.m.


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The reports and details around the State of Utah Medicaid Breach are starting to come out. An article in the Salt Lake Tribune gave the following numbers:
* 280,000 social security numbers were expose to hackers
* 500,000 less sensitive information like names and birth dates was exposed
This is interesting since the initial data breach number was at 24,000 Utahns on public health insurance were at risk. 800,000 is quite a few more people. The Tribune article says it touches 1 in every 6 Utahns. Compared with other breaches, that's huge.
I know people love to read reports about healthcare data breaches (see one of my most popular posts on HIPAA Privacy Violations and HIPAA Lawsuits). It's kind of like the rubber neckers on the freeway when there's an accident. We have to turn our head to see what happened.
Here's another part of the article linked above that provides more details.
So far, there have been no reports of people using the information to obtain fraudulent credit cards and loans.
But due to the breach's scope and potential for harm, the FBI is now investigating.
"Computer intrusions are one of our top priorities," said Greg Bretzing, assistant special agent in charge of the FBI's Salt Lake City office. He declined to comment on the investigation or confirm the suspicions of state technology officials who traced the hacker, or hackers, to Eastern Europe.
Unfortunately, we're really short on details of what actually happened. Not all hacks are created equal. In many cases, a computer gets hacked by a bot with no thought of what information is actually on the server. These bots just scan the internet for vulnerabilities and go through any doors that people left open. Often it's just about the conquest and not about the information on the actual machine. Unless they give us more details, it will be hard to really know if this was intentional or coincidental.
Although, in this breach, a whole lot of social security numbers are at risk and their is a market for those since our whole financial life revolves around that number. I've had a number of Twitter conversations about the market for breached healthcare data. I'm still not convinced there is much of a market for it. I could imagine a scenario where a HUGE amount of aggregate healthcare data has some real value and could be sold to someone. I just don't see the same value of an individual health record like there is with an individual social security number. Although, I'll never underestimate the creativity of humans.
The State of Utah Medicaid is offering the standard 1 year identity theft service to those affected. Seems like identity theft services might be the business of the future since every breach turns to them to cover what happened. They haven't offered any healthcare data identity theft services since I've never seen such a service. Is that service not available because it's not really a problem? I know healthcare identity theft is an issue, but I don't think those issues stem from breaches. I'd be interested if someone has information that says otherwise.
I'll also add my regular disclaimer. this healthcare data breach has NOTHING to do with an EHR breach. I'm sure we'll have a major breach of EHR data at some point in the future, but as of now insurance data and lost devices seems to dominate the healthcare breaches that I've seen.


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Read here. Sad day for Packer Nation. Donald Driver has been such a great story to follow. What an amazing guy. Who Driver is and his legacy as a player have been such a good match for the Packers. We all have enjoyed watching his improbable rise to stardom due mostly to a rare work ethic and a special ability to focus. Packer fans are no strangers to hard work – so again it makes sense that he may go down as one of the most popular Packers ever to play.
I find it particularly awesome that the image most of us have in our minds of Donald Driver when we think of him, is probably of his enormous, infectious smile. Awesome guy. We'll miss you Donald.


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WICHITA — The American Red Cross urges eligible blood donors to roll up a sleeve and give to help prevent a summer blood shortage. Blood donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative are especially needed.
The Red Cross is seeing fewer appointments at its blood donation centers and blood drives this summer than what is needed to ensure blood and platelets continue to be available for patients. During the summer months of June, July and August, on average, about two fewer donors make an appointment to give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what patients need. This can add up to more than 100,000 fewer donations during the summer.
Blood and platelet donations are needed every day for patients with many serious medical conditions. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery patients, organ transplant patients and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all need blood.
To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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July 21 from 11:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Rose Auditorium, 1412 Baker Ave.
Kinsley — July 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Edwards County Fair Building, 1305 S Niles.
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in Kansas), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.


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FARMINGTON — Farmington police have announced the arrest of a third suspect in a robbery incident reported last Friday at 316 Meetinghouse Hill Road. Details now reveal another suspect in the case allegedly brandished a machete and threatened a victim at the scene.
Matthew T. Roaf, 21, of 33 Second St., Lebanon, Maine, reportedly turned himself in at the Farmington police station on Wednesday and was charged with Class A felony counts of robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery. His arrest was announced Friday by police and he has been released on $100,000 personal recognizance bail.
Roaf went to the police station after he was released from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was originally transferred from Portsmouth Regional Hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the torso during the incident on Friday, Jan. 11. Roaf allegedly first told police he was shot while riding a four-wheeler in Barrington.
Earlier this week, Farmington police arrested Stephen Roy, 24, of Lords Court, Somersworth, and charged him with robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery. Roy reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to the head in the Friday incident, and checked himself out of York Hospital in Maine after refusing to cooperate with investigating authorities. He was arraigned in Rochester Circuit Court and is currently being held in the Strafford County House of Corrections on $100,000 cash bail given his lengthy criminal history.
Joshua Dionne, 27, of Market Street, North Berwick, Maine, is the third suspect in the case who was arrested Tuesday night. Dionne has also been charged with robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery, and is currently being detained in Maine for a parole violation and being a fugitive from justice. He will soon be transported back to New Hampshire to face his Farmington charges.
Investigators from the Farmington Police Department and New Hampshire State Police say they are actively investigating the shooting incident and say they will not comment further on the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Court documents reveal however, investigators believe Roaf, Roy and Dionne were acting together when they conspired to commit a robbery at the Meetinghouse Hill Road residence.
In filed complaints at Rochester court, police allege Roy entered the Meetinghouse Hill Road residence with a machete and demanded drugs and money from a person there. Police say the machete was a deadly weapon "in the manner it was threatened to be used." The complaints also allege Dionne drove Roaf and Roy to the residence and he waited for them outside in a truck.
Both Roaf and Roy's bail conditions prohibit them from having any contact whatsoever with the robbery victim. Roy has also been prohibited from contacting Roaf, Dionne and a number of other people. Roaf has also been ordered to abide by a curfew during his release on personal recognizance bail.
Farmington police said in a press release additional details will be released when it is determined that releasing this information will not "jeopardize or interfere with the investigation."
Roaf will next face a hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Those with information regarding the case are urged to contact Detective Brian Driscoll at 755-2731, ext. 105. Information can be given anonymously by calling the department's Crimeline at 755-9797.


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Senior experts and policymakers presented important lessons and opportunities for African countries to strengthen linkages between rural and urban areas at a Brussels Briefing which took place on Monday 20th March 2017. The event, held under the title of "Strengthening rural livelihoods in the face of rapid urbanisation in Africa", attracted a wide audience of over 130 participants representing the ACP and EU diplomatic and development communities present at the ACP Secretariat, and an online audience of over 100 following via Webstream. It was organised by CTA, in partnership with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Development Agency (GIZ), the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation of the European Commission (EC/DEVCO), the ACP Secretariat and Concord (the European NGO confederation for Relief and Development).
This debate, which comes at a time of increased focus on Africa's demographic boom and rapid urbanisation, sought to consider the implications for rural jobs and youth, migration and economic transformation in the continent. Employment, especially for youth, agricultural transformation, and the use of peri-urban areas and small intermediary cities as service hubs emerged as the dominant talking points of the Briefing.
The discussions pointed out the importance of infrastructure to link rural, peri-urban and urban areas, particularly the construction of good roads that can reduce transportation costs and promote development of the off-farm economy. Furthermore, a strong emphasis was placed on the need to make rural transformation inclusive through the right policy interventions and finance mechanisms.
Several examples of successes from producers, young entrepreneurs, researchers and policy makers highlighted new opportunities for value-chain actors in the context of urbanisation and stronger rural-urban linkages. Of significance in terms of emerging trends is the growing demand created by urban consumers, which offers new markets for farmers and entrepreneurs in fresh and processed foods.
Find out more:
- Visit the Brussels Development Briefing 48 page for the presentations, resources and other media
- Read the Spore Magazine No. 176 Marketing and packaging: the retail revolution(2015)
- Find out about CTA's support for sustainable agricultural development: helping young people in business
- Learn more about CTA's ICT for development activities
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Germany may be the recognized birthplace of the automobile, but no nation claims fast, beautiful cars as a part of its identity like Italy. What's the most truly Italian car ever made in Italy?
Screaming little engine: Check. Achingly gorgeous bodywork: Check. Built for racing on real roads: Check. Rarer than handmade Armani couture: Check. The Alfa Romeo TZ2 dominated small-displacement Continental roadracing in its day, and is probably the most intensely desirable postwar Alfa — and a perfect example of everything lovable about la Reppublica' s cars all wrapped up in one hip-high Weber-carbureted package.
(QOTD is your chance to address the day's most pressing automotive questions and to experience the opinions of the insightful insiders, practicing pundits, and gleeful gearheads that make up the Jalopnik commentariat. If you've got a suggestion for a good Question of the Day, send an email to tips at jalopnik dot com.)


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Mastering Long Exposure Photography
Mastering Long Exposure Photography
Class Description
Matt is a landscape photographer and the best-selling author of over 20 books on photography, Lightroom, and Photoshop. In this class, you'll watch Matt at work in the field as he demonstrates his favorite techniques.
- Camera settings for capturing extended exposures
- Helpful photography equipment and apps
- Post-processing long exposure images
If you've been wanting to create dramatic images, Mastering Long Exposure Photography with Matt Kloskowski is the class for you. It'll open you up to a whole new style of captivating fine art photography.
- Why Long Exposure Photography?
Long exposure photography lets you create dramatic images and opens up new shooting opportunities.
- Long Exposure Photography Gear
- Camera Settings and ND Filters Long Exposure Photography
- Three Ways to Get Longer Shutter Speeds
- Field Demo: Smoothing Water with Neutral Density Filters
- Post-Processing Long Exposure Smoothing Water Shots
- In the Field Demo: Long Exposures on the Beach
- Post-Processing Long Exposures on the Beach
- How to Get Streaky Clouds in Long Exposure Photography
- In the Field Demo: Capturing Streaky Lights
- Post-Processing Long Exposure Streaky Lights
I always enjoy the opportunity to learn something new from one of my favorite teachers, and Matt rarely disappoints. The material that he covers in this class on long exposures will give the viewers enough tools and techniques to get them on their way to creating quality captures. He gives many tips how to overcome some of the most commonly found issues and pitfalls that long exposures can include. If there was any disappointment in what I received, it would be the duplication of the "bonus" material (except for the 'cheat sheet') from the class I had purchased the day before. I might add that "Photoshop and Lightroom for Landscape Photographers" is a great companion to this class and is also worthy of purchase. The second disappointment, at least for me, was Matt's not including long exposures that involve capturing the night sky... stars, Milky Way, Moon, etc. THAT would be a perfect opportunity for CreativeLive to jump in and put a class together. I would be willing to bet that it would be HUGELY popular. Just a thought! Again, a big 'thank you' to Matt for another solid presentation. I'll be tuning in to his next presentation.
Karen Witter
I have loved all of the classes I've taken from Matt, and this class was no exception. Matt explains everything so clearly and then beautifully illustrates what he means. I learned a ton from this class. I love how practical he is, as well as his engaging manner of teaching. I highly recommend this class if you're interested in taking pictures where you want to convey motion which, as he explains, is how our eyes really see.
I enjoyed this class immensely. It took the mystery out of long exposure photography for me. I am anxiously awaiting my ND filters so I may get started utilizing all that I learned in this terrific class. I found the 'field' portion of the class especially helpful--watching Mr. Kloskowski actually setting up for long exposure shots and the steps needed to understand the procedure necessary to accomplish the beautiful results he obtained. Thanks!


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Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
The Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is a sprawling 1200 sq.km. zone that covers not only Mount Fuji itself, but also the Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone, parts of the Izu Peninsula and all of the Izu Islands, stretching several hundred kilometers south from the Japanese mainland.
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site, part of the Global Alliance of National Parks, one of three holy mountains in the country, and home to Mount Fuji which is the tallest mountain in Japan with a summit of 3,776 meters (12,389 feet).
While the park is dominated by Mount Fuji, which is (in good weather) visible from all parts except the southernmost islands, the local landscape is in entirety volcanic. In particular, a number of the volcanoes on the Izu Islands are still active.
Flora and fauna
Get in
Routes vary widely depending on where exactly you're going, but it's safe to say that the most common starting point is Tokyo. Cities near the park include Odawara, Fuji, and Numazu.
Get around
The volcanic activity of the park means that there are hot springs galore. Those in Hakone are the easiest accessed from Tokyo, but the Izu Peninsula is also a popular weekend getaway.
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This foreign born A list mostly movie actor managed to get this foreign born A list entertainer(singer) to his hotel, but when she saw his disfigured peen she hightailed it out the door.
This foreign born A list mostly movie actor managed to get this foreign born A list entertainer(singer) to his hotel, but when she saw his disfigured peen she hightailed it out the door.
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Oh god how horrible.
VIP get outta The Abby and help us out!
Farrell or Butler match the peen description but not the A list right?
@lady every time there's a reveal, doesn't everyone go OMG but he/she's nowhere near A list!
RiRi and Fassy :))
Fassbender and rihanna? Just because
Fassbender is one of 3 leads on X-menso he must be A list ( after all,Reynolds is A+ list in Enty's mind)
Seal ?
My twin mind :))
Fassy and Iggy Azaela. Because if Naomi Campbell had any brains, she would've worn Fassy Pern down to a nub.
I'm curious as to how it got disfigured. Combine accident? Any former farmers boys that are A list?
Wait ?.friends, I think e all know fassbender is NOT disfigured
Extra large isn't disfigured ..it s great..
This is a handicap of sorts..hmmm thinking
And u think riri hasn't had bigger c'mon
Her and someone
Haven't we seen Fassy's cock? If large=disfigured now....
I can't. I was going to post a pic of genital wart infestation...I'm too skeeved out..
I remember an actor claiming to have a crooked ding dong but forget who it was ---he publically admitted it himself...or was it Johnny Knoxville...
It's not fassy..hois member is freakin perfect
Russel Crowe /rihanna
Derek..yeah..Knoxville hurting in the jocksville..
But not him..lol..bad grandpa didn't get him A list
But I adore him anyway
Gerard Butler conchita wurst.
If a woman is used to circumcized men, uncircumsized looks a bit deformed, and almost all European men do not get circumsized or so I am told whereas North American men were circumcsized as a matter of course - not sure when that started becoming controversial
Oh c'mon,,,you could at least tell us why it's disfigured,,,,you can't just say it's disfigured and leave it. Was he born that way? Was it an illness? Did he do it to himself? Did some ex do it to him? Did he have a genital piercing go wrong? What?
ew yeah that's a good one Froggy, genital piercing gone wrong....
Gerald butler and kylie? Just because he's in Australia
LOL @ding dong
Ryan gosling and shakira? He was in Europe this week and she also
Celine Dion and this guy.
Why thank you tina,,:-))
Disfigured? STD ridden?
OK Ladies, we've all been there before, riiiiight???
Oh sorry, I forgot to include some of the guys as well.
^^^count me out ^^^
Yeah, it must have been a disease thing fir her to high tail it outta there. Mb full blown herpes ?
I can't unsee..(whimper)
Mickey Rourke seems the type to have done something freaky to his wang, but I doubt he's foreign born. Also doubt he could get an a-lister to get nekkid with him.
Oh god, I just looked it up,,,,,sweet baby Jesus. Can't they fix that?
Weird. I know Channing Tatum's disfigured, but I can't think of anyone else.
(He was burned in a fire doing a stunt and had to get skin grafts. Yes, on his dick.)
What's wrong with their junk? How are they disfigured? I shudder to think.
I'm also curious. Man, that would have to be bad.
I will not look up "genital warts". You bastards already put the idea in my head to look up, "blue waffle" and I will never be able to eat a blueberry waffle again because of that!
What is a "disfigured peen"? A lot of guys have crooked members, but that is pretty commonplace and a lady who would take a guy to a hotel after 1 night has likely seen many of those.
So I decided after typing the above paragraph that I would see for myself and Google, "disfigured penis" under the the Images tab and for the love of all that is holy, do not ever do this! :(
According to google, deformity of the penis can be from Peyronie's disease to ruptured penile skin to blunt force trauma. I saw the pictures and they are pretty awesome.
RBF sister took one for the team!
Both are rumored to be suffering from sexual dysfunctions as a result of STDs, especially Butler
@MrWolf, Channimg was on Graham Norton this week discussing it. He says it's all fine now, better than ever.
Jonah Hill (jokingly) confirmed this. Ha e to say Jinah was surprisingly charming and very funny on the show.
We also had Dame Julie Andrews and Pharrell Williams, so another classic Norton sofa.
@Tina: I was gonna say the same thing. Being from Europe, uncircumsized is normal for me, but I hear most American chicks freak out when they see one with skin. I can believe they think it's 'deformed' when they have never seen/touched one before.
Circumsized vs. un -
American chick here - it's a very sensitive subject. (Bwaaa)
I feel terrible and shallow for this but I think men should know so ...maybe there can be discussion "up front".
American women are not prepared and for someone I know it's even a deal breaker.
Maybe Europeans feel that way about the cut men. Idk. But if I were uncut I'd drop a hint to us shallow Anericans prior to reveal. It mate spare people so e awkward situations. And you'd be surprised how many Anerican women don't know this.
I think it had to do with what "you grow up on".
Lawd I'm sick of all my typos on this site.
OT. Did I just hear Tori's finally getting rid of her dog??
Hopefully a quickie divorce so we don't have to hear about it forever. Phffft.
lmfao @ "Jinah".
Def not my Gerry. I know a masseuse and some men in a gym locker room who have seen him and ... his peen is the opposite of this blind, apparently!
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